MATHEMATICS

MOHAMAD SAFWAN BIN MAHZINNORASIKIN JAISNORAKMA LIYANA MOHD SALLEH

You and your partner have been selected as recipients of a two year, all expenses paid

sabbatical study to one of the following Asian cities: Singapore, Bandung or Tokyo. Your grant

is for RM 150,000 per year plus housing and travel expenses. During these two years you will be collecting great ideas to bring back

home to our own schools – ideas which might improve our student performance.

QUESTION

Weather Safety People community Cost of living Number of crime cases Food sources Time difference Culture Religion constraint Country development Educational system Airline fees / trip duration Universities chosen

ELEMENTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED

BANDUNG, INDONESIASINGAPORE, SINGAPORE

TOKYO, JAPAN

CHOICES OF STATE THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN

ELEMENTS TOKYO SINGAPORE BANDUNG

     

SAFETY

One of the safest countries in the world.

Robbery cases and crime rates is very low.

 

Never heard of any natural disasters.

Weather and climate are like the same as in Malaysia.

Security forces are in tip top.

Earthquakes, flood, natural disasters commonly happen.

Public demonstrations and unstable politic condition.

Crime cases such as murders and robberies are highly stated.

 

      

COST OF LIVING

Stated as the fourth highest living cost city in the world.

Currency: I00 Yen = RM 3.67

Transportation per month = RM 333

Food per month = RM 791

Room per month = RM 1200

Personal expenses per month = RM 5000

 

Currency: $ 1 = RM 2.31

Transportation per month = RM 231

Food per month = RM 600

Room per month = RM 1000

Personal expenses per month = RM 3000

Currency: Rp 1000 = RM 0.34

Transportation per month = RM 50

Food per month = RM 300

Room per month = RM 100

Personal expenses per month = RM 3000

     

AIRLINES

One full trip Malaysia-Tokyo-Malaysia = RM 5517

RM 5517 x 1 = RM 5517 (For holidays per year)

Trip duration = 10 hours

MAS Airlines

One full trip Malaysia-Singapore-Malaysia = RM 440

RM 440 x 3 = RM 1320 (For holidays per year)

Trip duration = 1 hour and 15 minutes

Air Asia Airlines

One full trip Malaysia-Bandung-Malaysia = RM 193

RM 193 x 3 = RM 579 (For holidays per year)

Trip duration = 2 hours

Air Asia Airlines 

    

UNIVERSITIES

Temple University Japan Campus (Faculty of Fine Arts)

Registration fee per year = RM 70 000

Art expenses per year = RM 10 000

Tuition fees per year = RM 32 225

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts ( Faculty of Fine Arts)

Registration fee per year = RM 40 000

Art expenses per year = RM 5000

Tuition fees per year = RM 24 000

Institute of Technology Bandung (Faculty of Art and Design)

Registration fee per year = RM 10 000

Art expenses per year = RM 2000

Tuition fees per year = RM 10 000

        

DEVELOPMENT

Stable economy The most

developed country in Asia.

High in technologies.

Developed 15 years forward than other countries.

Singapore is a well-developed country, famous in architectures, trading, art, country securities, less people population and higher educational level than Malaysia.

Is a modern and cosmopolitan city that offers all the best East and West.

Internet access is available pretty much everywhere.

Indonesia is a developing country, famous in art, heritage and culture.

The population of people is high.

The educational system is slightly lower than Malaysia.

Indonesia is known as one of the most beautiful in Asia.

 

So, from all the survey we had done, we decided to choose Singapore as our destination to study abroad. There are many advantages and reasons on why we chose it.

The decision was made by considering these elements : Safety

Geographycal and securities are in tip top condition .

Cost of living Affordable and not too much difference from Malaysian currency

Airline fees Short distance and affordable - can go back frequently

Universities Nanyang Academy of Fine Art - professional administration, worth

the cost of studying. Country development

One the famous well developed country in technologies and more.

CONCLUSION

Studying in Singapore is a superb way to be connected into an education system that promotes excellence and be part of a progressive and diversified nation.

Due to the thriving arts and cultural scene, and with the government's support in promoting the design and arts, various renowned designers and architects from all over the world come to Singapore to hold seminars, design forums and workshops, opening great avenues to our budding designers.

From the expenses given, we believe we can spent all the money for good if we study in Singapore.

APPENDICES

Nanyang Green House

situation at night

ASEAN CIVILIZATION MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE RIVER

SINGAPORE ESPLANADE

Institute of Technology Bandung

Tokyo cities